Mountain bike/commuter cycling shoes harder to find

[shootingstar]

Maybe it's just being here in Canada, but it's harder to finder choice of mountain bike or commuter cycling shoes, that aren't too bulky, etc. Over the past 2 years, it just seems to me what is offered from the manufacturers seems to be less choice. I don't care much for the cycling shoes that look like running shoe in shape because it looks less easier to stick my shoe in a toe clip. (I actually have Zefal toe cups.)

I don't ride just on flat pedals since I don't like the sensation of my foot /shoe slipping off the pedal. Nor do I get much leverage at all.

[Irulan]

Have you considered a flat pedal with pins and "sticky" shoes? If you pressure your foot properly they stay put nicely.